Spinach Artichoke Tartines Recipes

THE BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Put spinach into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour water over the spinach. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
• Cook in microwave oven on High, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is heated through, 9 to 11 minutes; transfer to a colander to drain, pressing to remove as much moisture from the spinach as possible.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add spinach, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until the cheese melts, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Spread artichoke hearts into the bottom of a baking dish. Spread spinach mixture over the artichoke hearts. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the spinach mixture. Dot top of casserole with butter pieces.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE TARTINES

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Combine cream cheese, artichokes, baby spinach, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.
• Lightly toast bread, then spread topping over. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and broil until golden brown and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare crusts as directed on package. Place in two 9-inch tart pans with removable bottoms; mold crusts to fit sides of pans. Pierce crusts with fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
• Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, Italian seasoning, onion powder and red pepper in large bowl until well blended. Add artichokes, spinach and grated cheese; mix well. Divide mixture in half. Spread evenly in crusts.
• Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. To serve, remove sides of pans. Cut tarts into thin wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MORTADELLA AND MARINATED ARTICHOKE TARTINES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler, with a rack 6 inches from heating element. In a bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmigiano, and oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Divide evenly among bread slices, spreading almost to edges but leaving a 1/4-inch border.
• Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until cheese mixture is bubbly and browned in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 1 minute.
• Top cheese toasts evenly with mortadella, artichoke hearts, arugula, and shaved Parmigiano. Lightly drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut baguette into 30 slices; top with artichoke mixture.
• Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 inches from from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

SPINACH AND BACON TARTINE

Steps:

• Put oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring for about 1 minute, until just wilted. Drain, cool and squeeze out excess water.
• Fry bacon lardons in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute, until barely crisped. Remove and drain on paper towel.
• Put the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast lightly on both sides under broiler (or use a toaster and place toasted slices on baking sheet). Brush lightly with mustard. Divide greens among the four toasts and spread out to cover. Tuck the bacon here and there.
• Top each toast with slices of Raclette or Gruyère (about 1 ounce total on each toast). Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, not too close to the heat, until nicely browned. Alternatively, bake tartines 3 to 5 minutes on top shelf of a 450-degree oven, or individually in a countertop toaster oven. Serve hot.